Lotto 16 - Asta Gemini XII

Calabria. Tarentum.  - c. 280-272 ...
Calabria. Tarentum.  - c. 280-272 ...
Calabria. Tarentum. - c. 280-272 BC. Nomos, 6.61g (8h). Obv: The Dioscuri cantering left with flowing mantles; between their heads Φ, ... Leggi tutto
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Calabria. Tarentum. - c. 280-272 BC. Nomos, 6.61g (8h). Obv: The Dioscuri cantering left with flowing mantles; between their heads Φ, below ΣΩΔΑΜΟΣ. Rx: ΤΑΡΑΣ Dolphin rider left, holding round shield, two spears and Nike crowning him; below, ΓΥ and waves. HN Italy 1011. Vlasto Coll. 773. Well engraved showing the musculature of the rider and a lively dolphin. Toned EF
Ex Berk 149, 24 May 2006, lot 66. Ex Berk 34, 25 October 1984, lot 79
Note
As the only colony of Sparta, Tarentum of course worshipped the Lacedaemonian Dioscuri, invoking them particularly as helpers in distress at sea and as helpers in battle
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